Policy U-5 FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NURSING (Effective for Students Admitted After January 2009) Page 1 of 1 TITLE: ATTIRE FOR CLINICAL LABORATORY EXPERIENCES POLICY: RATIONALE: Students are expected to be properly attired for clinical laboratory experiences and when representing the College of Nursing. If not, action may be taken at the discretion of the faculty member. It is a professional expectation of students that they take pride in their personal appearance as a professional representative of the Florida State University College of Nursing, baccalaureate education, and the nursing profession as a whole. PROCEDURE: See Attachment #1 for Students Admitted After January 2009 The clinical agency policies supercede CON guidelines for clinical rotation. See Attachment #2 for Students Admitted Prior to January 2009. The clinical agency policies supercede CON guidelines for clinical rotation. Approved by: Faculty 3/26/04 7/06 4/18/08 Dean 4/01/04 7/06 4//18/08
Policy U-5 FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NURSING Attachment #1 Clinical Attire (Effective for Students Admitted After January 2009) It is a professional expectation of students that they take pride in their personal appearance as a professional representative of the Florida State University College of Nursing, baccalaureate education, and the nursing profession as a whole. Therefore the following guidelines have been established to portray a professional image. Clinical hours - community sites: (home visits, community sites and mental health clinical): 1. Female: Black or tan slacks or knee length skirt and FSU College of Nursing polo shirt 2. Male: Black or tan slacks and FSU College of Nursing polo shirt 3. Closed toe and heel, low-heeled shoes and socks or hose. 4. A neat and controlled hairstyle that is appropriately arranged off the face and collar. 5. Name pin and FSU ID, and agency badge if required. Clinical hours simulation lab and acute care sites (acute care facilities where uniforms are required) 1. Garnet scrubs, garnet scrubs jacket 2. A plain white round-necked tee shirt or turtleneck may be worn under the standard FSU garnet scrubs. 3. FSU College of Nursing Name Pin and FSU ID. Agency badge when required 4. Plain white leather nurse s shoes (clean white shoelaces). 5. White lab coat with College of Nursing patch Uniform items: Garnet FSU College of Nursing scrubs Garnet FSU College of Nursing scrub jacket Garnet FSU College of Nursing polo shirt White lab coat with FSU College of Nursing patch White nursing shoes (with white shoelaces) Plain white socks and/or white hose White undergarments White round necked plain tee shirt or turtle neck shirt FSU College of Nursing pin and FSU ID; facility badge if issued Watch with second hand Bandage scissors Stethoscope Sphygmomanometer
Black pen Clipboard Jewelry limited to: Watch with second hand Plain wedding band without stones One pair plain stud earrings Basic Grooming: Hair off collar, fastened firmly to the head without ornamentation Clean shaven or mustache and/or beard neatly trimmed Nails no longer than the end of the finger Deodorant and bathing daily; clean uniform each day Unacceptable items at any time in any professional setting: Jeans Shorts Skirts above the knee or below the calf Strapless, tank or camisole tops Sleeveless tops Tight fitting clothing Clothing with glitter or rhinestones Athletic shoes Sandals or boots Open toed or open heeled shoes Visible body piercing Visible tattoos Acrylic nails or nail polish Cologne or perfume Gum
Policy U-5 FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NURSING Attachment #2 Clinical Attire (Effective for Students Admitted Prior to January 2009) It is a professional expectation of students that they take pride in their personal appearance as a professional representative of the Florida State University College of Nursing, baccalaureate education, and the nursing profession as a whole. Therefore the following guidelines have been established to portray a professional image. Clinical hours - community sites: (home visits, community sites and mental health clinical): (The goal is to be covered as you are in your white uniform or scrubs.) 6. Female: Black or tan slacks or knee length skirt and FSU College of Nursing polo shirt 7. Male: Black or tan slacks and FSU College of Nursing polo shirt 8. Closed toe and heel, low-heeled shoes and socks or hose. 9. A neat and controlled hairstyle that is appropriately arranged off the face and collar. 10. Name pin and FSU ID, and agency badge if required. Clinical hours acute care sites (acute care facilities where uniforms are required) 6. FSU Nursing Uniform. 7. A plain white round-necked tee shirt or turtleneck may be worn under the standard FSU Uniform. 8. The white dress uniform with a full-length white slip and white hose (no socks are permitted). 9. FSU College of Nursing Name Pin and FSU ID. Agency badge when required 10. Plain white leather nurse s shoes (clean white shoelaces). 11. White lab coat with College of Nursing patch Clinical hours skills lab 1. Garnet scrubs, garnet scrubs jacket 2. A plain white round-necked tee shirt or turtleneck may be worn under the standard FSU garnet scrubs. 3. Plain white leather nurse s shoes (clean white shoelaces).
Uniform items: White FSU College of Nursing uniform Garnet FSU College of Nursing scrubs Garnet FSU College of Nursing scrub jacket Garnet FSU College of Nursing polo shirt White lab coat with FSU College of Nursing patch White nursing shoes (with white shoelaces) Plain white socks and/or white hose White full length slip White undergarments White round necked plain tee shirt or turtle neck shirt FSU College of Nursing pin and FSU ID; facility badge if issued Watch with second hand Bandage scissors Stethoscope Sphygmomanometer Black pen Clipboard Jewelry limited to: Watch with second hand Plain wedding band without stones One pair plain stud earrings Basic Grooming: Hair off collar, fastened firmly to the head without ornamentation Clean shaven or mustache and/or beard neatly trimmed Nails no longer than the end of the finger Deodorant and bathing daily; clean uniform each day Unacceptable items at any time in any professional setting: Jeans Shorts Skirts above the knee or below the calf Strapless, tank or camisole tops Sleeveless tops Tight fitting clothing Clothing with glitter or rhinestones Athletic shoes Sandals or boots Open toed or open heeled shoes Visible body piercing Visible tattoos Acrylic nails or nail polish Cologne or perfume
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